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Bree marks 65 years of Macra success

By Dan Walsh Established in 1960, the Bree branch of Macra Na Feirme is recognised as the longest continuously operating branch in County Wexford. Its 65th anniversary was celebrated at a dinner dance at the Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Over 150 attendees from multiple generations, including current and former members, friends, and supporters, gathered for theContinue reading “Bree marks 65 years of Macra success”

Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival

By Dan Walsh Bree Macra is preparing for a trip to Kilkenny to support Eddie Casey, who will represent Wexford in the Mr. Personality Festival next weekend, April 25th and 26th. Eddie will compete against 23 other young men from across the country, each striving to earn the title of Mr. Personality 2025. Eddie joinedContinue reading “Eddie represents Bree Macra at Mr Personality Festival”

Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday

Wexford Macra are holding a dance in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, next Friday, January 19th, in aid of two great causes – Little Blue Heroes and Talk to Tom. With music by award-winning country star Stuart Moyles. As a grassroots organisation, Wexford Macra are committed to engaging with, and improving, the wider community around them. FoundedContinue reading “Wexford Macra charity dance on Friday”

Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion

Under the chairmanship of Sean Byrne, formerly of Kilrush Askamore Macra, and with Geraldine Doyle, formerly of Kilmuckridge Macra as secretary, a committee of ex-Macra members have organised a BBQ in memory of the late Eileen Doyle, née Graham. Eileen was a very popular and highly respected member of Camolin Macra, who served in manyContinue reading “Eileen’s Macra Friends’ Reunion”

Young Farmer title for Conor Doran

By Sarah Byrne Wexford Macra are celebrating the success of Conor Doran, who brought home the title of Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year in the Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year last Tuesday. Conor, a KIlrush/Askamore /Ferns Macra member, farms 30 acre of organic tillage with his father, Pat Doran. Having earned a Masters’Continue reading “Young Farmer title for Conor Doran”

Wexford Macra holds the agm

By Sarah Byrne, PRO, Wexford Macra All five clubs from Bree, Camolin, Cushinstown, Kilmuckridge and Kilrush/Askamore/Ferns were strongly represented at the annual general meeting held in the IFA Centre, Enniscorthy, on July 6th where the 2023-’24 County Executive was elected, and plans were agreed for the year ahead. Officers elected were Ronan Finn (chairperson), SaraContinue reading “Wexford Macra holds the agm”

All-Ireland success for Bree Macra

Bree Macra Public Speaking team of Chairman Jordan Feeley, and speakers Mary Byrne and Grace Kehoe, have emerged victorious in Macra’s Public Speaking All-Ireland Final last Saturday week. Jordan Feeley put on a stellar performance to win Best Speaker. The team spoke on the topic “Young People Need to Rise Up and Be Heard“. BreeContinue reading “All-Ireland success for Bree Macra”

Bree Macra in another national final

By Dan Walsh The Bree Macra Public Speaking team of Chairman Jordan Feeley, and speakers Sarah Byrne and Grace Kehoe, who have secured a spot in the All-Ireland Public Speaking Final. This will be the third All-Ireland Final this year for Bree Macra, as Jordan and Sarah were part of the All-Ireland Runner-up Novice DebatingContinue reading “Bree Macra in another national final”

Sarah does Bree Macra proud

Members of Bree Macra Na Feirme are proud of the impressive performance of Sarah Byrne and would like to congratulate Sarah who was runner-up in the Impromptu Public Speaking All-Ireland Final in Ennis last Saturday night. Sarah spoke on the topics of Friendship, Cyclists, and Space Travel. Huge congratulations also to Josephine O’Neil of CallanContinue reading “Sarah does Bree Macra proud”